The Cebu Exchange is an office skyscraper in Cebu City, Philippines. With the height of 164 m (538 ft), it is the tallest office building in Metro Cebu. It is also the largest single-building office development in the Philippines, with Cebu Exchange hosting a gross floor area of 108,490 m2 (1,167,800 sq ft).[1][4]
| Cebu Exchange | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Town or city | Cebu City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10°19′38″N 123°54′18″E / 10.3273223°N 123.9049180°E |
| Construction started | 2018 |
| Topped-out | 2020 |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Cost | ₱8 billion |
| Height | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 38 |
| Floor area | 108,490 m2 (1,167,800 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 24 |
| Grounds | 8,440 m2 (90,800 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | GF & Partners Architects |
| Developer | Cebu Lavana Land |
| Structural engineer | Sy^2 + Associates |
| Main contractor | DDT Konstrakt |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 332 |
| Parking | 1,005 slots |
| Public transit access | |
| References | |
| [1][2][3] | |
Construction
editIn 2015, property developer Arthaland acquired the 8,440 m2 (90,800 sq ft)[5] lot where the building would stand, located along Salinas Drive near Cebu IT Park,[6] and construction started in 2018.[3] Topped-out in 2020,[7][8] it was completed in 2022. It is meant to host offices of businesses involved in the information technology and business process outsourcing industries.[2]
Certification
editDesigned as a green building, the Cebu Exchange has received various certifications including the EDGE Zero Carbon certification in 2018,[9] as well as the LEED Platinum and BERDE 5-star certifications.[10] It was the first building in the world to receive a EDGE Zero Carbon certification.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Cebu Exchange Client Prospectus" (PDF). Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Mosqueda, Mars Jr. (January 21, 2019). "Arthaland eyes 2021 completion for 39-storey green office project Cebu Exchange". Rappler. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "The Cebu Exchange". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Reyes, Rizal Raoul (January 15, 2020). "Arthaland confident to hit fivefold growth target". BusinessMirror. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Developer Arthaland acquires prime property in Cebu". BusinessWorld. December 18, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ Gonzales, Iris (September 25, 2016). "Arthaland eyes preferred share sale on November 18". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Arthaland tops off largest multi-certified green office in the Philippines". Sun Star Cebu. September 9, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Arthaland tops off new green office tower". BusinessWorld. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Dagooc, Ehda (October 24, 2019). "Arthaland to spearheadgreen projects in Cebu". The Freeman. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower". EDGE. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Amo, Amy (October 12, 2019). "World's first 'EDGE Zero Carbon' building is in PH". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 9, 2020.